Glass Shape Affects Drinking Speed

[tumarkin]

I think it's a safe bet that most of us have a collection of beer glasses, some larger than others. We all know that there are 'recommended' glass shapes for different beer types, and that many breweries have their own specific glasses for their beer. The best beer bars will serve the beer in the appropriate glass - especially in Belgium.

But did you know that the shape of the glass affects your drinking speed? Do you care?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19436926

[jeffy]

I think it's a safe bet that most of us have a collection of beer glasses, some larger than others. We all know that there are 'recommended' glass shapes for different beer types, and that many breweries have their own specific glasses for their beer. The best beer bars will serve the beer in the appropriate glass - especially in Belgium.

But did you know that the shape of the glass affects your drinking speed? Do you care?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19436926

That's pretty odd.  I'm not often concerned with pacing myself when having a beer.

[denny]

That's pretty odd.  I'm not often concerned with pacing myself when having a beer.

OTOH, I am.  I usually look at a clock every time I take a sip.  My goal is to make 1 pint last an hour.

[The Professor]

That's pretty odd.  I'm not often concerned with pacing myself when having a beer.

OTOH, I am.  I usually look at a clock every time I take a sip.  My goal is to make 1 pint last an hour.

Same here. 
Other than the fact that I just can't pound 'em back like I used to,  the beers I enjoy most these days tend to be ones that are best when savored. 

[maxieboy]

OTOH, I am.  I usually look at a clock every time I take a sip.  My goal is to make 1 pint last an hour.

+1. A reasonable pace considering I drink mostly 7-8% beers...

[tschmidlin]

I think it's a safe bet that most of us have a collection of beer glasses, some larger than others. We all know that there are 'recommended' glass shapes for different beer types, and that many breweries have their own specific glasses for their beer. The best beer bars will serve the beer in the appropriate glass - especially in Belgium.

But did you know that the shape of the glass affects your drinking speed? Do you care?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19436926

I did know that.  Because someone sent me the link two days ago

I think it's an interesting study, I like it.

[denny]

OTOH, I am.  I usually look at a clock every time I take a sip.  My goal is to make 1 pint last an hour.

+1. A reasonable pace considering I drink mostly 7-8% beers...

Yep, same here.  Although the older I get, the lower the OG of the beers I make.  I actually made a pale ale the pother day that was only 1.054.  I've found that if I drink too much too fast, my heart starts racing and skipping beats.  It's unpleasant (and scary) enough to make me aware of pacing.

[1vertical]

I just like my tulip glass that wafts the smell in where it should be....

[nateo]

If I owned a bar, I'd be ditching all my straight-sided glasses right now.

[Kaiser]

Is this why many US chain restaurants try to serve every beer in a Weissbier style glass?

Kai

[erockrph]

I wonder where the "Red Solo Cup" glass shape falls in comparison to others?

I'd be willing to be that beer is consumed even faster when there is either a ping pong ball or a shot glass inside the beer.

[Joe Sr.]

That's pretty odd.  I'm not often concerned with pacing myself when having a beer.

OTOH, I am.  I usually look at a clock every time I take a sip.  My goal is to make 1 pint last an hour.

Not really my goal, but I find that if I pour a pint while I'm cooking, it can last quite a while.

If I'm watching football or something else more mindless it does not last so long.

Regardless of potency.

[speed]

the title needs a coma  after the word drinking i caught this after i posted. comma i believe is correct

[maxieboy]

After all, who doesn't enjoy a good drinking coma? 

[jeffy]

After all, who doesn't enjoy a good drinking coma? 

Maybe we should merge this with the "once had too many beers" thread.